Cooperative Conservation Amreica
A Sample of Cooperative Conservation Case Studies
Northeastern/Mid-Atlantic
Project Name:
Great Bay Partnership Land and Waterfowl Conservation
Location:
Northeastern/Mid-Atlantic: New Hampshire
Summary:
Using a partnership-developed conservation plan, nearly 7,000 acres of wetlands and uplands adjoining New Hampshire’s Great Bay estuary have been protected.
Website:
www.nature.org/wherewework/fieldguide/projectprofiles/gbe.html
Contact:
Peter Wellenberger
Manager Great Bay NERR
NH Fish and Game Department
603-868-1095
pwellenberger@nhfgd.org
Project Name:
Trout Pond
Location:
Northeastern/Mid-Atlantic: New Hampshire
Summary:
The Trust for Public Land and its partners created a 2,660-acre community forest in Freedom, New Hampshire.
Website:
www.tpl.org
Contact:
Tom Sadler
Director of Program Development
Trust for Public Land
202-543-7552
tom.sadler@tpl.org
Project Name:
Black River Greenway
Location:
Northeastern/Mid-Atlantic: New Jersey
Summary:
Partnership of NJDEP Green Acres, Morris County, 2 private landowners and 2 non-profit organizations, & local municipality preserving 207 acres toward the completion of a regional river corridor.
Contact:
David Peifer
Executive Director
Upper Raritan Watershed Assoc.
908-234-1852
dave@urwa.org
Project Name:
Lake George Land Conservancy Watershed Project
Location:
Northeastern/Mid-Atlantic: New York
Summary:
The partnership created an 1850-acre preserve to protect a major Lake George tributary and the Town of Bolton's drinking water source.
Website:
www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/newyork/lakegeorge/
Contact:
Lynn L. Schumann
Executive Director
Lake George Land Conservancy
518-644-9673
lschumann@tnc.org
Southeastern
Project Name:
Alabama Cave Shrimp
Location:
Southeastern: Alabama
Summary:
A diverse array of stakeholders rallies to protect a cave-dwelling endangered species smaller than a U.S. penny.
Contact:
Daniel J. Dunn
Cultural and Natural Resources Branch Chief
Environmental Management Division, Redstone Arsenal. U.S. Army
256-876-4572
danny.dunn@redstone.army
Project Name:
ACE Basin Project
Location:
Southeastern: South Carolina
Summary:
The ACE Basin Project is widely recognized as one of the most successful public/private partnerships in ecosystem based conservation.
Contact:
Dean Harrigal
Wildlife Biologist
South Carolina Dept. of Natural Resources
(843) 844-8957
harrigald@dnr.sc.gov
Midwest/Northern High Plains
Project Name:
Casper, WY Refinery
Location:
Midwest/Northern High Plains: Wyoming
Summary:
Dedicated citizens collaborated to spearhead the design and implementation of an urban oil refinery clean-up for recreational and business use.
Contact:
Thomas O. Forslund
City Manager

307-235-8224
tforslund@cityofcasperwy.com
Project Name:
Raccoon Ecological Management Area
Location:
Midwest/Northern High Plains: Ohio
Summary:
Collaboration with forestry industry to research best practices for restoring oak ecosystems, while also studying relevant economic and wildlife implications.
Contact:
Michael T. Rains
Director
USDA Forest Service
610-557-4017
mrains@fs.fed.us
South-Central/South-West
Project Name:
Oklahoma Wildlife Alliance
Location:
South-Central/South-West: Oklahoma
Summary:
Oklahoma Wildlife and Prairie Heritage Alliance (OWPHA) provides a trusted and open forum for private landowners to engage with resource managers and conservation programs.
Website:
www.owpha.org
Contact:
Trapper Heglin
Coordinator
Oklahoma Wildlife and Prairie Heritage Alliance
(580) 735-2322
trapperheglin@pldi.net
Project Name:
New Mexico Collaborative Forest Restoration Program (CFRP)
Location:
South-Central/South-West: New Mexico
Summary:
$18 million awarded for collaborative forest restoration, hazardous fuel reduction, or small diameter utilization treatment on 15,000 acres of forest land.
Contact:
Walter Dunn
Program Coordinator
USDA Forest Service
505-842-3425
wdunn@fs.fed.us
Project Name:
Rigs-to-Reefs Policy
Location:
South-Central/South-West: Louisiana, Texas, Southeastern: Alabama, Mississippi
Summary:
Rigs-to-Reef Policy encourages offshore oil companies to donate decommissioned rigs for reef-building by reef-associated organisms.
Contact:
Thomas Readinger

Minerals Management Services
202-208-3530
thomas.readinger@mms.gov
Far West
Project Name:
Skagit Watershed Council: A Community Partnership for Salmon
Location:
Far West: Washington
Summary:
Using a large and diverse membership, the Skagit Watershed Council has provided a successful forum for a collaborative and strategic approach to salmon habitat restoration and protection.
Website:
www.skagitwatershed.org
Contact:
Shirley Solomon
Chair
Skagit Watershed Council
360-419-9326
skagitws@nwlink.com
Project Name:
Community-Based Alliance for Training and Sustainable Stewardship
Location:
Far West: Oregon
Summary:
A partnership between the Alliance of Forest Workers and Harvesters and Lomakatsi Restoration Project to link worker training with on-the-ground project implementation in ecological restoration.
Contact:
Denise Smith
Director
Alliance of Forest Workers & Harvesters
530-629-3353
alliancefwh@pcweb.net
Project Name:
Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP)
Location:
Far West: California
Summary:
Program provides framework for local jurisdictions to voluntarily develop a "sub-area" Habitat Conservation Plan and receive "take authorization", while conserving approx. 172,000 acres of habitat.
Contact:
Thomas Oberbauer
Chief of the Multiple Species Planning Division
Department of Planning and Land Use, County of San Diego
858-694-3701
Thomas.Oberbauer@sdcounty.ca.gov
Project Name:
Protecting the San Mateo Watershed
Location:
Far West: California
Summary:
The Donna O'Neill Land Conservancy is a 1171-acre wildlife reserve providing education and stewardship with the purpose of creating awareness of the rich diversity of the San Mateo Watershed.
Website:
www.theconservancy.org
Contact:
Laura Cohen
Executive Director
The Donna O'Neill Land Conservancy
949-489-9778
rmvlc@sbcglobal.net
Project Name:
Salmon Creek Watershed Reforestation Project
Location:
Far West: California
Summary:
Bodega Land Trust and Forests Unlimited planted 600 redwood seedling on a BLT easement that was clearcut around 1900.
Website:
bodeganet.com/landtrust
Contact:
Sandy Sharp
Treasurer
Bodega Land Rtust
707-876-3093
landtrust@bodeganet.com
Project Name:
Salton Sea Region Air Quality and Human Health Impacted Due to Lowering Water Level
Location:
Far West: California
Summary:
Partnership investigation that identifies best approach for habitat restoration and reduction of dust levels from exposed bottom sediments with lowered lake level.
Contact:
Pat Chavez
Research Scientist
U. S. Geological Survey
928-556-7221
pchavez@usgs.gov
Project Name:
SEAtrails
Location:
Far West: Alaska
Summary:
The Southeast Alaska Trails System (SEAtrails) links communities and outstanding recreation spots via the Alaska Ferry to promote the local economy through sustainable tourism.
Website:
www.seatrails.org/index.htm
Contact:
Lisa Holzapfel
Rivers & Trails Program Leader
National Park Service
(907) 644-3586
lisa_holzaphel@nps.gov
National
Project Name:
Critters Pocket Guide Series
Location:
National
Summary:
Critters field guides have been distributed to over 232,000 students in 10 states nationwide through interactive field and classroom programs.
Website:
www.wildlifeforever.org
Contact:
Brett Richardson
Grants and Information Coordinator
Wildlife Forever
763.253.0222
brichardson@wildlifeforever.org
Project Name:
Reducing Wildland Fire Risks to Communities and the Environment
Location:
National
Summary:
The challenges associated with preparing a 10-Year strategy & implementation plan revolved around striking an acceptable balance between the vastly diverse ideologies of the group members.
Website:
www.fireplan.gov
Contact:
Corbin Newman
Forest Service Coordinator
National Fire Plan
202-205-1332
cnewman02@fs.fed.us

 

 

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